Acceptance of a Loved One"s Passing Away
Death of a loved one brings different kinds of emotions.
Regardless of how sure we are that it will happen someday and no matter how prepared we are for that time, pain due to the loss of a loved one is something that everyone will have to deal with.
But there is a comforting assurance that comes from the powerful presence of our ever-loving and compassionate God.
Going through the pain caused by the death of a loved one is not at all simple.
However, we must realize that in order to move forward, we have to face such pain and know how to handle it the right way.
This will help us cope better and heal faster.
Try not to hide your tears.
Do not be afraid to shed tears; instead let them all out.
Crying allows you to release the pain.
Some words will have to be left unspoken and unheard, places will have to be visited without your loved one and dreams will have to stay the way they are.
It is fine to cry out loud.
Cry for the moments that will never be the same again.
Take one day at a time.
Pain can be too overwhelming.
Sometimes, you feel so much of it because you handle everything at once.
The healing process for this pain may need to take time.
Some can go through it quickly while others spend years of coping up with the process of healing.
Do not think of how you will feel tomorrow or the next day rather focus on dealing with the pain for the day with a positive perspective of an improved level of pain next time.
Treasure the memories.
A lot of people say we have to let go and move on.
While this advice is helpful, this does not mean that you completely forget about your loved one.
Rather it suggests that you cherish every moment you had together.
Let those memories inspire you to live and face life valuing the rest of your living loved ones.
Trust God.
God knows how you feel and He cares for you more than you ever imagined.
He loves you so much and His death on the cross is an evidence of that great love.
As He was able to overcome all kinds of sufferings, He is more than able and willing to see you through in this difficult time of your life.
He even conquered death! So there is no reason for you not to seek Him.
Trust that in His hands and under His wings, everything will be alright.
Regardless of how sure we are that it will happen someday and no matter how prepared we are for that time, pain due to the loss of a loved one is something that everyone will have to deal with.
But there is a comforting assurance that comes from the powerful presence of our ever-loving and compassionate God.
Going through the pain caused by the death of a loved one is not at all simple.
However, we must realize that in order to move forward, we have to face such pain and know how to handle it the right way.
This will help us cope better and heal faster.
Try not to hide your tears.
Do not be afraid to shed tears; instead let them all out.
Crying allows you to release the pain.
Some words will have to be left unspoken and unheard, places will have to be visited without your loved one and dreams will have to stay the way they are.
It is fine to cry out loud.
Cry for the moments that will never be the same again.
Take one day at a time.
Pain can be too overwhelming.
Sometimes, you feel so much of it because you handle everything at once.
The healing process for this pain may need to take time.
Some can go through it quickly while others spend years of coping up with the process of healing.
Do not think of how you will feel tomorrow or the next day rather focus on dealing with the pain for the day with a positive perspective of an improved level of pain next time.
Treasure the memories.
A lot of people say we have to let go and move on.
While this advice is helpful, this does not mean that you completely forget about your loved one.
Rather it suggests that you cherish every moment you had together.
Let those memories inspire you to live and face life valuing the rest of your living loved ones.
Trust God.
God knows how you feel and He cares for you more than you ever imagined.
He loves you so much and His death on the cross is an evidence of that great love.
As He was able to overcome all kinds of sufferings, He is more than able and willing to see you through in this difficult time of your life.
He even conquered death! So there is no reason for you not to seek Him.
Trust that in His hands and under His wings, everything will be alright.
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